good afternoon

American  

interjection

1. a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the afternoon.

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good afternoon British  

1. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon

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How does good-afternoon compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• good afternoon vs. good evening

Example Sentences

Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

He went to the mike and was brief: “I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. And a very good afternoon to you all.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

And though there will be one or two exceptions - good afternoon, Allan - most of the current squad won’t see the 2023-24 season.

From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2021

It was a very pleasant good afternoon Friday when Vin Scully picked up the phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021

She knew the neutral bland things: how to ask for a glass of water, how to say good morning and good afternoon and good night.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez